The Christman Company Knoxville Region Earns National Award for Safety Excellence

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The Christman Company’s Knoxville, Tennessee region has been recognized with the 2022 Platinum STEP Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors. This honor, presented annually by the national construction industry trade association, signifies a company’s commitment to jobsite safety and exemplary safety programs. Safety Training Evaluation Process is a program developed by ABC to assist construction companies in assessing and improving their safety practices and procedures. The program provides a detailed framework for companies to evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and identify areas that may need improvement. ABC National Safety Excellence Awards are designed to acknowledge companies that consistently … Read more

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A Chat with Matt Tumminia, Senior Superintendent at Hoar Construction

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Managing unique challenges, ongoing industry struggles + ‘green grass’  By Chris Maday Schmidt With 20 years of trades experience under his toolbelt, Matt Tumminia, senior superintendent at Hoar Construction, is responsible for coordination of the construction schedule to ensure no unanticipated interruptions in the normal operation of the project. He conducts weekly job progress and safety meetings, and maintains cost control for work performed by company personnel with full authority for jobsite activities. Join Construction Superintendent as Tumminia shares his all-time time biggest job-related influence, advice for those interested in pursuing a career in the trades, insights on jobsite safety, … Read more

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Aralia Sendejas Promoted to Field Superintendent at Henderson Building Solutions

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Aralia Sendejas has been promoted to field superintendent at Henderson Building Solutions. Based out of the company’s Lenexa, Kansas office, she most recently served as program/project administrator at Henderson Engineers. In this new role, she will oversee all stages of construction projects onsite. Sendejas has more than two decades of construction management experience at various architecture, engineering and construction firms.

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ASCC Hires Ray Hefner as Executive Director

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The American Society of Concrete Contractors has hired Gordon Raymond “Ray” Hefner as executive director. Hefner replaces Bev Garnant, who led the association for over 20 years. Hefner has over 27 years of association management experience in the construction trades. He will be responsible for the administration of all ASCC programs and will oversee its office staff of eight. ASCC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of those who build with concrete, and to providing them a unified voice in the construction industry. Members include concrete contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers and others interested in the concrete industry, … Read more

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A Chat with Scott Wilkins, Senior Project Superintendent at The Christman Company

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Communicating expectations, navigating challenges & delivering a job well done By Chris Maday Schmidt With nearly three decades working in the construction industry, Scott Wilkins joined The Christman Company in 2019 and serves as senior project superintendent. His background includes oversight of large-scale projects, including industrial parks, multi-unit and custom residential and office buildings and municipal and higher education projects. Wilkins is an effective communicator with strong leadership skills, committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment through the development of staff and the encouragement of teamwork. Join Construction Superintendent as Wilkins shares the best advice he received early … Read more

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